Question 739778
let r = his running distance
let w = his walking distance
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Write an equation for each statement
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Bob traveled a total of 20km by running and walking.
r + w = 20
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 One third of the distance he walked equaled one half of the distance he ran.
{{{1/3}}}w = {{{1/2}}}r
multiply both sides by 3, we have
w = 1.5r
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in the first equation, replace w with 1.5r
r + 1.5r = 20
2.5r = 20
r = 20/2.5
r = 8 mi running
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You can find the distance walking, check your solution in the 1st equation
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 How far did he walk?